Quote Originally Posted by songz777 View Post
So guys your saying that this £18,600 rule, etc, is just some figure drawn out of a hat? Or is there a theory/formula of how this figure was decided upon?
No John, it's not just some figure drawn out of a hat.

Following the usual consultations processes there was a review made by MAC (Migration Advisory Committee)

It went under the heading "Review of the Income Requirement for Sponsorship under the Family Migration Route"

If you have an interest here's a link to the document:-


Review of the Income Requirement for Sponsorship under the Family Migration Route

It's quite a long read. Over 80 pages.